Accelerating RAG using in-database embedding models

⏰ Date/time: January 14, 6:30 - 9:00PM

📍 Location: The Yard: Columbus Circle Coworking Office Space NYC

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Discover how to integrate embedding models into SurrealDB. Learn to calculate embeddings directly within the database using SurQL functions, enabling powerful semantic search and similarity analysis without external vector databases.

Key Highlights:
• Code Walkthrough: Understand the repository’s structure and how embedding models integrate with SurrealDB.
• Custom SurrealQL Functions: Learn to define and use functions for real-time data processing and retrieval.
• Model Preparation: Explore how to upload models and construct SurQL queries for embedding calculations.
• Practical Demos: See vector searches, similarity matching, and complex data operations using a sample dataset.
• Streamlined Development: Discover how this approach simplifies workflows and accelerates data retrieval for ML-powered applications.

Whether you’re a SurrealDB user or curious about ML in databases, this session will provide practical insights for building next-gen applications.

GitHub Repo: https://github.com/apireno/surrealDB_Embedding_Model

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00
Welcome drinks, pizza & networking
Attendees arrive – grab a drink, explore the space and meet the SurrealDB team.

19:00 - 19:30
Accelerating RAG using in-database embedding models
Learn how to eliminate external API calls and build faster RAG pipelines with in-database vector embeddings using SurrealDB.

GitHub Repo: https://github.com/apireno/surrealDB_Embedding_Model

19:30 - 20:00
Refreshments & networking
Connect with others in the tech community. Grab a slice of pizza & a drink and chat with other attendees and members of the SurrealDB team.

20:00 - 20:30
Accelerating RAG using in-database embedding models (continued)

20:30 - 21:00
Refreshments and networking

21:00
End of event

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Host: Alessandro Pireno | LinkedIn
Alessandro is a seasoned product development and solutions leader with a proven track record of building and scaling data-driven solutions across diverse industries. He has led product strategy and development at companies like HUMAN and Omnicom Media Group, optimized data collection and distribution at GroupM, and was an early leader of success at Snowflake. With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s tech landscape, Alessandro is passionate about empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data through innovative database solutions.

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